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An Explanation for the Crazy Talk

Yesterday, something happened that made me wonder if I am an eternal optimist or a delusional...

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The Cambolivian Gets a New ‘Do

For some reason, every so often, a subset of my family will get together for a BBQ potluck. It...

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Preparing to Avoid Preparation H

It’s a nice coincidence that I happen to enjoy the taste and texture of a large variety of...

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It Sucked and Then I Blurted Out My Secret Dream

With the exception of that one run in with Bill Maher at a club on the Sunset strip on my 21st...

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Spring Blossoms Combat Slugs

Sometimes I think that all of Alan’s radiation treatment is making him radioactive and that...

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Monarch Migration

Have you noticed the monarchs recently? It seems they have all had their fill of margaritas,...

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Gimme That Summer Time Feeling

Despite how much sweat I will inevitably be sweating this summer, I can’t wait. And to fill...

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Setting A Date For The Big Day

When picking my GMAT test date, I didn’t want to schedule it too far out, like a check up at...

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Hipster Babies

At first the desire to stock up on baby sundries started because of the cuteness of miniature...

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The Lycopene Reaction

Upon entering, freshly prepared salads with names like Crunchy Island Pineapple and Won Ton Chicken...

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